Drugs

It was revealed a fortnight ago, that US sprinter Tim Montgomery has been jailed for five years for dealing drugs.

The former 100m world record holder previously pleaded guilty to processing more than 100g of heroin with intent to distribute it.

It seems that these days some athletes, (not all) have to take so sort of drugs, so they can win a medal. But, is it right to take some kind of drugs, whether its tablets, or injection? It becomes clear that they get find out at the end of the day and the medal (if they have won any) is striped, and the athlete can get banned from the Olympics forever.

This has already happened to Montgomery as three years ago, he was found to have used steroids and he was awarded a ban that saw his 100m world record stripped.

With Montgomery, he is already serving four years in prison for fraud and conspiracy offences for his role in bogus cheques, so overall he will serve around 10 years for the two separate charges.

What will happen to the 100m ex-world record holder when he is released from prison? Will he continue in the sport that he loved doing or will find another career path in the sport?